Grade Level
Upper
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Hybrid Learning: Classroom Setup Demo
The end of the school year is near, and we’re already planning for next year. While we don’t know what next school year will look like, we are looking into ways technology hardware and software will help bridge the gap between those on and off campus. This video shows one of a few devices we […]
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Re-Entry Plan 2020-2021: Grandview Preparatory School
Here is a re-entry strategy that allows for flexibility, transparency, and prioritizes the health and safety of our community. Grandview is currently preparing the physical campus to support students in the fall of 2020, however, the administration recognizes that some families may not be comfortable with their child(ren) returning at that time. The administration has […]
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Maintaining Community & Wellbeing with Gratitude Science
The need to strengthen community, wellbeing, and social-emotional skills has never been greater. The pandemic has heightened isolation and stress for students, educators, and families. Leadership Public Schools based in Oakland, California built a program to address the challenge. GiveThx (a nonprofit program) is an easy way to build relationships and wellbeing using gratitude science. […]
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St. Luke’s Puts Community Needs at the Center
A group of students devoted to community service throughout the SLS community (Student Service Board) met in late March and realized that in the midst of our physical distancing a unifying effort would be important. Within minutes, the idea of a Virtual 5K took hold and the group ran with it. It was natural to […]
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Sharing Resources in a Meaningful and Manageable Way: “In the Spotlight…”
As we approached our transition to a distance learning model, one particular struggle arose out of the pressure to a) learn about new tools and methods and b) stay connected as a broader community of faculty and staff. Teachers in particular were feeling overwhelmed by both intentional sharing from administrators as well as spontaneous sharing […]
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Climate Is Health: Sessions 1-3
Putney Pre-College and Harvard C-CHANGE Educational Resources on Climate, Health, and COVID-19: This (free) five-part series explores the connections between climate change and public health. Meaningful and action-oriented, the content is designed to help teachers and students engage with these issues, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series is aimed at high […]
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Sonabai: Another Way of Seeing
An inspiring story about a woman who was forcibly removed from interactions with anyone but her immediate family for over a decade and a half. Always shy and withdrawn, Sonabai created an entirely new artistic expression with no guidance or instruction. Her art was completely different from anything seen in India before — a world […]
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Caring for Our Whole Selves
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, anxiety management & self-care continue to be important. There are many organizations and resources that are leading us right now in how to care for our emotional health. A fantastic source of information is The Child Mind Institute. In addition to numerous articles, they’re offering the following clinical and […]
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Partners in online safety
Since COVID-19 forced us to close our school doors, many of our students are spending more and more time online. Whether our students are engaged in distance learning classes, connecting with friends, or using technology as a way of entertainment, the number of hours they spend online has significantly increased. Of course with this increase, […]
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Some Good News – TMI Episcopal Edition
At TMI Episcopal, we were inspired by John Krasinski’s “Some Good News” (SGN) – a show he produced from his home office simply to bring good news to the world. So our Head of School, Fr. Scott Brown, did some investigative reporting of his own to share all the good news happening in the TMI […]
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Sixth Day Challenges
Once we knew we were committed to remote learning for the long haul, we had concerns about community connectedness and burnout. We knew we had to get creative with our approach to learning. Our solution was the Sixth Day Challenge. On every sixth day of school we take a break from regular classes and set […]
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Multisensory Distance Learning: Visual
In addition to regularly using physical and tactile elements to engage students’ senses, teachers at The Siena School use many visual tools: *Color-coding is essential to aid learning. Color-code in a graphic organizer, math/writing assignment or calendar using highlighters or different font colors/styles for emphasis. Collecting highlights under Chrome’s Read & Write helps students transfer […]